Last week, the home-sharing company announced an opportunity for four lucky guests to spend the night in a custom-designed home located on China's ancient Great Wall.

The experience was to include a multi-course gourmet dinner, open-air accommodations on a torch tower, and a sunrise hike through the countryside.

On Tuesday, however, the firm released a statement saying the event has been called off.

"We have made the decision to not move forward with this event and instead we are working on a range of other experiences and initiatives that showcase China as a destination," Airbnb said in a press release.

"The commission said it does not support such activities as they don't help conserve cultural heritage," said the news outlet.

However, Airbnb states that "there was an agreement in place that was the basis for the announcement of this event."

The home-sharing firm went on to say that it does "deeply respect the feedback" it received from concerned online commenters.

This feedback included everything from concerns about potential damage to the historic structure to swarms of mosquitoes making the accommodation unsuitable, according to the BBC.

If you already entered the contest by submitting the required 500-word essay on breaking down cultural boundaries, Airbnb says that it "will be in touch in the future" about other ways you can discover amazing experiences in China.

Though this particular once-in-a-lifetime opportunity may no longer be on the table, the company promises that it is "working on a range of other experiences and initiatives that showcase China as a destination" and highlight how home-sharing can drive connection across cultures.